Bitcoin

Bitcoin is a new electronic payment system that removes the need for third party financial institutions. It speeds up transactions while reducing costs and minimizing the potential for fraud. The name “cryptocurrency” points to how it uses “cryptographic proof” to work, AKA a blockchain.

Bitcoin’s concept was first introduced in 2008 when a person going by the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto shared a white paper titled “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System.” In January 2009, the Bitcoin blockchain was launched. 

A new electronic payment system called Bitcoin removes the need for third-party financial institutions. It speeds up transactions while reducing costs and fraud-risk. The name “cryptocurrency” points to how it uses “cryptographic proof” to work, AKA a blockchain.   

Bitcoin has a finite supply of 21 million, which is expected to be reached by the year 2140. Currently, 18.8 million are circulating in the market. Note that Bitcoin represents the concept of the network, while bitcoin (lower-case ‘b’) represents the currency.

Bitcoin is one of the most well-known cryptos as it was the first decentralized currency. 

Currently, BTC’s dominance is above 40%. Bitcoin Dominance is a measure of how much of the total market cap of crypto is made up of Bitcoin. Bitcoin’s influence in the crypto ecosystem could be vulnerable to competition as alternative coins grow in popularity and utility.

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Leading cryptocurrencies rose on Monday as investors weighed developments related to Iran and the possibility of a White House meeting with cryptocurrency and prediction-market executives. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:30 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Rise, XRP Flat as Trump Prepares to Host White House Crypto Summit: Analyst Says BTC 'High-Momentum Uptrend' Unlikely Until This Happens

Bitcoin exchange balances have recovered 84% of a six-week decline, weakening claims that ETF demand is creating an immediate shortage. Santiment data shows the reversal unfolded in less than three weeks. Bitcoin Exchange Supply Reverses Bitcoin's exchange supply reached its highest level since June 15, Santiment Intelligence shared on Aug.

Bitcoin Supply Squeeze Unwinds as 28,000 BTC Return to Exchanges

The amount of bitcoin stolen has been confirmed at $115 million, according to Galaxy Digital's latest figures.

Losses Top $115M In Coldcard Bitcoin Hack: Galaxy Research

While AI is at the forefront of economic development, veteran macro investor Jordi Visser argues that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could become “the "S&P 500 of 10 years from now.” Bitcoin Benefits From An AI-Speed Economy Visser made the case in Anthony Pompliano‘s podcast on Sunday.

Bitcoin Could Become the 'S&P 500 Of The Future' Thanks to AI Development, Macro Veteran Jordi Visser Says

Top Wall Street firm Jane Street has bought Bitcoin via the spot ETFs.

Jane Street Reveals Nearly $1B Bitcoin Position

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) may be sitting near a major resistance level, but a breakout could open the door to a much larger move, according to a prominent analyst. Why Buy ETH At $1,900?

ETH Is a Better Bet Than BTC, Prominent Trader Argues: Bitcoin Just Needs to Break $65,000 First

Bitcoin rebounded from an intraday low of $62,653 to cross $64,000, securing a nearly 2% daily gain and pushing its market cap past $1.29 trillion. Rapid Intraday Recovery Drives Liquidations On Monday, bitcoin reclaimed the $64,000 threshold just hours after the cryptocurrency fell below $63,000 and appeared on course to match its Aug. 14 lows.

BTC Reclaims $64K as Short Sellers Lose $57.4M in Liquidations

Bitcoin climbed above $64,000 on Monday as markets watch the expiration of the 60-day U.S.-Iran truce. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $64,247.37 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,907.49 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $75.88 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.00 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.07033 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.054467 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 61,780 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $196.26 million.

Bitcoin Cracks $64,000 Ethereum Rises 1% as XRP, Dogecoin Hold Steady

The Bitcoin investment vehicles were on a hot streak but investor sentiment last week changed.

Investors Cash Out Fast of Bitcoin ETFs but Price Remains Stable

CleanSpark is up 6.4% year to date, while BitFuFu and Canaan have fallen more than 50% and 70%, respectively.

Bitcoin production slips again in July for CleanSpark, BitFuFu and Canaan

Strive Inc. scooped up 79 bitcoin for roughly $5 million, pushing its corporate treasury to 20,246 BTC as of Aug. 14. The Dallas-based public asset manager accumulated the bitcoin (BTC) between Aug. 10 and Aug. 14 at an average cost of roughly $63,231 per coin, including fees and expenses.

Strive Buys 79 Bitcoin, Expands Its $1.27B Corporate BTC War Chest

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) hit $64,000 on Monday as sell pressure shows early signs of easing, though weak spot liquidity and ETF outflows keep conviction limited, according to Glassnode. What Glassnode's Weekly Pulse Report Found Glassnode analyst Chris Beamish wrote in the firm's Week 34 Market Pulse report that Bitcoin remains firmly range-bound after slipping from the $65,000 area over the past week.

Bitcoin Hits $64,000: Sell Pressure Is 'Easing,' Glassnode Says

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $389.7 million in net outflows during the week of August 10 to August 14, reversing the previous week's strong inflow run. Ether funds slipped slightly into the red, while solana, XRP and HYPE ETFs ended the week with net additions. Bitcoin ETFs Reverse Prior Week's Rally With $389.

Fidelity Leads $389.7M Bitcoin ETF Weekly Outflow With $153M Exit

Strategy last week sold MSTR shares for approximately $333.7 million and did not buy or sell any Bitcoin.

Strategy Goes Another Week Without Buying — Or Selling — Bitcoin, Builds Up Cash Reserve

With bitcoin still holding above $60,000 and 19 full weeks left in 2026, critics have already buried it 21 times this year. The Bitcoin Obituary List Bitcoin obituaries, better known as Bitcoin death lists, archive public statements, headlines, articles, tweets, and predictions declaring bitcoin dead, dying, finished, worthless, or inevitably headed to zero.

Bitcoin Has Been Declared Dead 21 Times in 2026, Yet It Won't Stay Buried

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) raised $333.7 million last week through stock sales but bought zero Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for the seventh straight week. What Monday's Filing Actually Shows According to a Monday 8-K filing, Strategy sold 3.46 million MSTR shares last week, using the proceeds to repurchase $132.2 million of STRC preferred shares, fund $52.4 million in STRC dividends, and add roughly $150 million to its USD reserve.

Strategy's Bitcoin Drought Hits 7 Weeks as Saylor Skips His Sunday Ritual

The Bitcoin treasury firm halted BTC sales after three weeks, with equity issuance covering dividends, a STRC buyback and the dollar reserve.

Strategy Leaves Bitcoin Untouched, Raises $334M Selling MSTR Stock

Strategy kept its bitcoin holdings unchanged at 840,447 BTC through Aug. 16 while lifting its U.S. dollar reserve to $4.8 billion. Common-stock sales funded the reserve increase, STRC repurchases and preferred-stock dividends. Strategy Leaves Bitcoin Holdings Unchanged Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) filed a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Aug.

Strategy Holds Bitcoin at 840,447 BTC as Cash Reserve Hits $4.8B

Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, the company raised $333.7 million via the sale of common stock.

No change in bitcoin holdings as Strategy boosted dollar reserve, bought back more STRC last week

Strategy's total holdings account for around 4% of the 21 million bitcoin supply cap — worth roughly $53.4 billion.

Strategy sells $334 million in MSTR shares, makes no bitcoin purchases or sales as USD reserve hits $4.8 billion

U.S. spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs recorded their largest weekly outflow since late June, even as Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) calls a September Fed rate hike “very unlikely.” What The ETF Numbers Show The 13 U.S.-listed Bitcoin ETFs saw $389.7 million drained in the week of Aug. 10, reversing the $853.5 million they pulled in the prior week according to SoSoValue data.

Bitcoin ETFs See Largest Outflow in Six Weeks: What's Going On?

Strive Acquired 79 Bitcoin At Average Price Of ~$63.231/Bitcoin Between Aug. 10, 2026 Through Aug. 14, 2026.

Bitcoin's implied volatility is near a seasonal floor, but options continue to price substantially more movement than the market is delivering.

Bitcoin options remain expensive despite summer calm. Here's why it matters

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) remains around $63,000, but diminishing volatility and fading social interest may be the precursors of a final bear market bottom, according to a prominent analyst. Will BTC's Narrow Range Break?

Bitcoin Stuck Around $63,000 but Volatility Is Coming, Analyst Warns

Simon Gerovich, CEO of Metaplanet, and Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy, two of the cryptocurrency's biggest corporate holders, have doubled down on their argument that BTC's maximum issuance of 21 million coins beats infinite money printing, whatever the price is doing this week.

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